Ametrine is a transparent quartz that has colors of both amethyst and citrine, and is also called amethyst-citrine.
Its crystals are made of alternating sectors of purple and yellow to orange color. Amethyst is clear quartz, with the presence of manganese makes it purple. Citrine is clear quartz and the presence of iron makes it golden yellow.
Quartz stones have been around for many years and form approximately 12% of the Earth's crust.
The History Ametrine
Ametrine wasn't available on the market till the 1970s until it was discovered in Bolivia.
According to a lore, a Spanish conquistador discovered the ametrine stone mine in the early 1600s where he received the land after marrying a native princess named Anahi.
After that he sent a few specimens to Queen Isabella of Spain and after that the mine was lost for centuries.
After that, it was again rediscovered, and named after the legendary princess, whose land it once was. Now the Anahi mine produces natural amethyst, citrine and ametrine.
Ametrine Formation
Ametrine is a transparent crystal which is formed of silicon dioxide and is a member of the Quartz group of minerals.
Ametrine crystal abrupt color transition reflects little fluctuations in the temperature and pressure during its formation.
Iron impurities may lead to the formation of the amethyst or citrine zones in a quartz stone depending on such factors.
Metaphysical Properties of Ametrine
Ametrine is believed to relieve stress, bring serenity, stimulate creativity, as well as balance mental stability and boost self-confidence.
Ametrine is a stone of both balance and connection, it is also considered a double boost to remove toxins from the body, as both amethyst and citrine are detoxifiers.
Being a combination of two potent crystals, Ametrine can balance all the chakras at once.
It can bring balance to and cleanse your crown chakra and help to open, energize and activate your solar plexus chakra.
Healing with Ametrine
Ametrine calms the anxious mind by clearing negative thoughts, stress and tension from the head, soothes emotions and relieves depression.
It stimulates creativity and supports taking control of one’s own life bringing clarity, and harmonizing perception and action.
Ametrine is said to strengthen the nervous system, immune system and heals physical, mental and emotional exhaustion.
The Meaning of Ametrine
Ametrine is said to be symbolic of inner strength and harmony and is also able to amplify the energy of the person wearing the stone.
The Value of Ametrine
Ametrine gemstone value per carat can increase based on the color, clarity, and cut of the stone.
An ametrine which is the most expensive is the one with intense hues that show a marked color contrast.
Proper Care of Ametrine
The Ametrine is a hard gemstone so you can go for ultrasonic cleaning. Since it is created using heat treatments, steam cleaning is not recommended.
Make sure to store ametrine in a cool, dark place as it may lose color in the sunlight due to both heat and light.
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